Buyer Planner I

It is the responsibility of the Buyer Planner to plan, direct and control the purchasing and inventory planning of select products/components using the principles of lean manufacturing. Responsible for all associated administrative controls, documentation, and communications for these products/components. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Material Planning for assigned commodity groups.
• Analyze, evaluate and monitor inventory to support the business. 
• Adjust material plans to reflect changes in the forecast and/or business levels.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.
• Complete action items required for new product introductions (NPI), Product Change Notices (PCN) and Product Design Reviews (PDR).
• Purchase MRO supplies as needed. 
• Process capital expenditure requests.
• Track insurance for international ocean & air shipments at the end of each month. Submit and follow up on all freight claims.
• Maintain material master data within SAP.
• Create new supplier and material number in SAP.
• Provide supplier performance scorecard recommended by QA and update vendor info record.
• Support other Buyer/Planners as needed.
• Assist in the Company's annual physical inventory. 
• Visit vendors in coordination with the Purchasing Manager.
• Handle quality issues including initiating debit memos, NCMR reports, CPARS reports and all vendor returns. 
• Send out the commodity price index and the current exchange rates monthly.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Business is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience with International Purchasing is preferred. 
• Experience in fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of ERP software, SAP experience is a plus.
• Two + years’ experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Certificates and Licenses

• Completion of APICS or ISM sponsored classes and/or APICS CPIM or ISM CSM/CPSM certification is preferred.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.